Greetings and welcome everyone. We are gearing up for some Indian football action this weekend, as the AIFF Indian Super Cup kicks off with the Group A clash between East Bengal and Dempo. Stay with us for the build-up and live updates.
Greetings and welcome everyone. We are gearing up for some Indian football action this weekend, as the AIFF Indian Super Cup kicks off with the Group A clash between East Bengal and Dempo. Stay with us for the build-up and live updates.
The match kicks off at 4:30pm IST. The East Bengal vs Dempo, AIFF Super Cup Group A clash will be live streamed on Indian Football's official YouTube channel. There will be no television broadcast of the game.
Below are the four groups:
Group A: Mohun Bagan, Chennaiyin FC, East Bengal, and Dempo;
Group B: FC Goa, Jamshedpur FC, NorthEast United, and Inter Kashi;
Group C: Bengaluru FC, Mohammedan Sporting, Punjab FC, and Gokulam Kerala;
Group D: Mumbai City FC, Kerala Blasters, SC Delhi, and Rajasthan United
FC Goa are the defending champions, having won their second title earlier this year, and the Gaurs are aiming to defend the crown in front of home support.
Since its inception in 2018 as a successor to the Federation Cup, the Super Cup has evolved into a key fixture in India's football calendar. Past winners include Bengaluru FC, Odisha FC, East Bengal, and Goa, with the latter now the most successful club in the competition's fledgling history. This year's edition not only offers silverware and continental qualification but also reflects the growing integration of ISL and I-League clubs in a unified competitive structure.
October 25, Saturday: East Bengal vs Dempo at 4:30 PM (Bambolim); Mohun Bagan vs Chennaiyin at 7:30 PM (Fatorda)
October 26, Sunday: NorthEast United vs Inter Kashi at 4:30 PM (Bambolim); Goa vs Jamshedpur at 7:30 PM (Fatorda)
October 27, Monday: Punjab vs Gokulam Kerala at 4:30 PM (Bambolim); Hyderabad vs Mumbai City at 7:30 PM (Fatorda)
October 28, Tuesday: Chennaiyin vs East Bengal at 4:30 PM (Bambolim); Mohun Bagan vs Dempo at 7:30 PM (Fatorda)
October 29, Wednesday: Jamshedpur vs NorthEast United at 4:30 PM (Bambolim); Goa vs Inter Kashi at 7:30 PM (Fatorda)
October 30, Thursday: Rajasthan United vs Kerala Blasters at 4:30 PM (Bambolim); Bengaluru vs Mohammedan Sporting at 7:30 PM (Fatorda)
October 31, Friday: Dempo vs Chennaiyin at 4:30 PM (Bambolim); Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal at 7:30 PM (Fatorda)
November 1, Saturday: Inter Kashi vs Jamshedpur at 4:30 PM (Bambolim); Goa vs NorthEast United at 7:30 PM (Fatorda)
November 2, Sunday: Mohammedan Sporting vs Punjab at 4:30 PM (Bambolim); Gokulam Kerala vs Bengaluru at 7:30 PM (Fatorda)
November 3, Monday: Kerala Blasters vs Hyderabad at 4:30 PM (Bambolim); Rajasthan United vs Mumbai City at 7:30 PM (Fatorda)
November 5, Wednesday: Gokulam Kerala vs Mohammedan Sporting 4:30 PM (Bambolim); Bengaluru vs Punjab at 7:30 PM (Fatorda)
November 6, Thursday: Rajasthan United vs Hyderabad at 4:30 PM (Bambolim); Mumbai City vs Kerala Blasters at 7:30 PM (Fatorda)
(All timings in IST)
Group A includes Mohun Bagan and Chennaiyin FC apart from the two teams locking horns in this match. Dempo were a late replacement for Real Kashmir, who withdrew due to logistical challenges
KICK OFF!
We are underway at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata for the opening game of the AIFF Super Cup 2025.
24' EBFC 0-0 DEM
A fine start from East Bengal but things are still at a standstill in terms of goals scored. Both sides are still searching for the opening strike of the evening.
Mohamed Ali has handed Dempo the lead in the 27th minute of the game. A brilliant start for the visitors who were being put under pressure by East Bengal early on. But they have struck first to put the pressure right back on the hosts. The first shot for Dempo brings the first goal also.
After 36' East Bengal 0-1 Dempo
Half-time!
It is break time and players head back to the dressing room. It is 1-0 still with Dempo.
50' East Bengal 1-1 Dempo
Here comes the equaliser right after the second half begins. It is Naorem Singh who finds the back of the net for East Bengal and now the score is 1-1.
57' East Bengal 2-1 Dempo
East Bengal have taken the lead. After dominating the first half and yet being 0-1 down, East Bengal have made a brilliant comeback to convert their possession into dominance on the scoreline. It is 2-1 in favour of East Bengal now.
89' East Bengal 2-2 Dempo
Twist in the tale! East Bengal seemed set to take away all three points from this clash but Dempo have managed to draw level. Laximanrao Rane finds the back of the net in the 89th minute to turn this game around once more. It is 2-2 now.
Here arrives the full-time whistle and we finish with an entertaining 2-2 draw to kick off the Super Cup 2025.
Full-time
East Bengal 2-2 Dempo
That will be the end of the coverage for this game. Do follow the Mohun Bagan vs Chennaiyin FC live by clicking on the link.